Arms Sales Notification, 17193-17195 [2023-05826]

Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 55 / Wednesday, March 22, 2023 / Notices GPS and laser guided bomb kits comprised of MXU–650 Air Foil Group (AFG) and MAU–210 Enhanced Computer Control Group (ECCG); two hundred (200) FMU–152 fuzes; six hundred fifty (650) AGM–114R Hellfire missiles, with active warheads; fortyfive (45) AGM–114R Hellfire training missiles, without active warheads; and six (6) Hellfire Captive Air Training Missiles. The retrofit and inclusion of MDE not enumerated in the original notification resulted in the total notified cost of MDE increasing to $975 million. The total notified case value increased to $1.71 billion. On November 22, 2019, Congress was notified by Congressional certification transmittal number 19–0P of the retrofit of four (4) MQ–9A Block 1 to exportable MQ–9A Block 5; the addition of four (4) MQ–9A Block 5; and the addition of fourteen (14) Embedded GPS/INS (EGI) with GPS Security Devices. The retrofit and inclusion of MDE not enumerated in the original notification resulted in the total notified cost of MDE increasing to $1.055 billion. The total notified case value remained $1.71 billion. This transmittal reports the addition of up to five (5) Mobile Ground Control Stations (MDE). Also included are additional ARC–210 Radios Systems (non-MDE). The inclusion of MDE not enumerated in the original notification will result in the total notified cost of MDE increasing to $1.0875 billion. The total notified case value will remain at $1.71 billion. (iv) Significance: This notification is being provided to report the inclusion of MDE and non-MDE articles and services not previously notified. Their inclusion represents an increase in capability over what was originally notified. The proposed articles and services will provide France’s MQ–9 program with the equipment necessary to support capabilities that France is already employing. (v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a NATO ally which is an important force for political stability and economic progress in Europe. (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The MQ–9A Mobile Ground Control Station (MGCS) enables a pilot to operate, in real-time, a long-endurance, medium altitude Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) that can be used for surveillance, military reconnaissance, and targeting missions. A data link is maintained that uplink commands and downlink video with telemetry data. The data link can be a Line-of-Sight (LOS) C-Band communication or Beyond Line-of-Sight VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:52 Mar 21, 2023 Jkt 259001 (BLOS) Ku-Band Satellite Communication (SATCOM). Aircraft can be handed off to other strategically placed ground control stations. The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is UNCLASSIFIED. (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: August 4, 2021 [FR Doc. 2023–05828 Filed 3–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID: DoD–2023–OS–0023] Proposed Collection; Comment Request Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: 60-Day information collection notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the DFAS announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by May 22, 2023. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by any of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Mail: Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Privacy, Civil Liberties, and Transparency, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Mailbox #24, Suite 08D09, Alexandria, VA 22350–1700. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name, docket number and title for this Federal Register document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 17193 these submissions available for public viewing on the internet at https:// www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, please write to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service—Cleveland, 1240 East Ninth Street, ATTN: JFBB—Mr. Charles Moss, Room 1569, Cleveland, OH 44199 or phone at 216–204–4426. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Certificate for Child Annuitant; DD Form 2828; OMB Control Number 0730–0011. Needs and Uses: The information collection requirement is necessary to support an incapacitation occurring prior to age 18. The form provides the authority for the DFAS to establish and pay a Retired Serviceman’s Family Protection Plan (RSFPP) or Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity to the incapacitated individual. Affected Public: Individuals and households. Annual Burden Hours: 480. Number of Respondents: 240. Responses per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 240. Average Burden per Response: 2 hours. Frequency: On occasion. The form will be used by the DFAS in order to establish and start the annuity for a potential child annuitant. When the form is completed, it will serve as a medical report to substantiate a child’s incapacity. The law requires that an unmarried child who is incapacitated must provide a current certified medical report. When the incapacity is not permanent, a medical certification must be received by DFAS every two years in order for the child to continue receiving annuity payments. Dated: March 17, 2023. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2023–05880 Filed 3–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 21–49] Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\22MRN1.SGM 22MRN1 17194 ACTION: Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 55 / Wednesday, March 22, 2023 / Notices Arms sales notice. The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Neil Hedlund at neil.g.hedlund.civ@mail.mil or (703) 697–9214. SUMMARY: Dated: March 16, 2023. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P BILLING CODE 5001–06–C VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:52 Mar 21, 2023 Jkt 259001 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\22MRN1.SGM 22MRN1 EN22MR23.001</GPH> lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 This 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104–164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittal 21–49 with attached Policy Justification. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 55 / Wednesday, March 22, 2023 / Notices Transmittal No. 21–49 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Greece (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment * Other .................................... $ 0 million $270 million TOTAL ............................. $270 million Funding Source: National Funds lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None Non-MDE: Included are U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services for F–16 Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP), F–16 Aircrew Training Device (ATD), Low Altitude Targeting and Infrared for Night (LANTIRN), and Reconnaissance (RECCE) Pods support programs; aircraft classified and unclassified aircraft software and software support; Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) software support; Joint Mission Planning Software (JMPS) support; participation in Electronic Combat International Security Assistance Program (ECISAP), International Engine Management Program (IEMP), and technical coordination groups; other aircraft and engine hardware and software modifications and support; spare and repair/return parts and equipment; personnel training and training equipment; publications, manuals, and technical documentation; and other related elements of aircraft maintenance and program support. (iv) Military Department: Air Force (GR–D–QAG) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: GR–D– QCH, GR–D–SNX, GR–D–SNY (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc. Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in Defense Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: None (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: August 3, 2021 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:52 Mar 21, 2023 Jkt 259001 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Greece—F–16 Sustainment Materiel and Services The Government of Greece has requested to buy U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services for F–16 Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP), F–16 Aircrew Training Device (ATD), Low Altitude Targeting and Infrared for Night (LANTIRN), and Reconnaissance (RECCE) Pods support programs; aircraft classified and unclassified aircraft software and software support; Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) software support; Joint Mission Planning Software (JMPS) support; participation in Electronic Combat International Security Assistance Program (ECISAP), International Engine Management Program (IEMP), and technical coordination groups; other aircraft and engine hardware and software modifications and support; spare and repair/return parts and equipment; personnel training and training equipment; publications, manuals, and technical documentation; and other related elements of aircraft maintenance and program support. The total estimated value is $270 million. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the security of a NATO ally, which is an important partner for political stability and economic progress in Europe. The proposed sale will improve Greece’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing agile logistics support to its F–16 program, encompassing aspects of aircrew training and aircraft maintenance. The ability to provide this level of support to the F–16 program will increase its inter-operability with NATO forces and enhance its ability to provide for security of its borders. Greece has demonstrated a continued commitment to modernizing its military and will have no difficultly absorbing this additional sustainment support into its armed forces. PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 17195 The proposed sale of these services will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractors for this proposed sale are L3/Harris International, Melbourne, Florida; Lockheed-Martin Aero Corporation, Fort Worth, Texas; Collins Aerospace, Charlotte, North Carolina; Northrop Grumman Corporation, Falls Church, Virginia; Raytheon Company, Waltham, Massachusetts; and Atec, Incorporated, Houston, Texas. The purchaser typically requests offsets. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor(s). Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives outside the United States. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. [FR Doc. 2023–05826 Filed 3–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 21–44] Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Arms sales notice. AGENCY: The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification. SUMMARY: Neil Hedlund at neil.g.hedlund.civ@mail.mil or (703) 697–9214. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104–164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittal 21–44 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: March 16, 2023. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\22MRN1.SGM 22MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 55 (Wednesday, March 22, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17193-17195]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-05826]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 21-49]


Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense 
(DoD).

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ACTION: Arms sales notice.

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SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales 
notification.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Neil Hedlund at 
[email protected] or (703) 697-9214.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is 
published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-
164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the 
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittal 21-49 with 
attached Policy Justification.

    Dated: March 16, 2023.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 21-49
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended
    (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Greece
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $ 0 million
Other...................................  $270 million
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  TOTAL.................................  $270 million
 
Funding Source: National Funds

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
None
Non-MDE:
Included are U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and 
logistics support services for F-16 Aircraft Structural Integrity 
Program (ASIP), F-16 Aircrew Training Device (ATD), Low Altitude 
Targeting and Infrared for Night (LANTIRN), and Reconnaissance (RECCE) 
Pods support programs; aircraft classified and unclassified aircraft 
software and software support; Multifunctional Information Distribution 
System (MIDS) software support; Joint Mission Planning Software (JMPS) 
support; participation in Electronic Combat International Security 
Assistance Program (ECISAP), International Engine Management Program 
(IEMP), and technical coordination groups; other aircraft and engine 
hardware and software modifications and support; spare and repair/
return parts and equipment; personnel training and training equipment; 
publications, manuals, and technical documentation; and other related 
elements of aircraft maintenance and program support.

    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (GR-D-QAG)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: GR-D-QCH, GR-D-SNX, GR-D-SNY
    (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc. Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be 
Paid: None
    (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in Defense Article or 
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: None
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: August 3, 2021

    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Greece--F-16 Sustainment Materiel and Services

    The Government of Greece has requested to buy U.S. Government and 
contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services for 
F-16 Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP), F-16 Aircrew 
Training Device (ATD), Low Altitude Targeting and Infrared for Night 
(LANTIRN), and Reconnaissance (RECCE) Pods support programs; aircraft 
classified and unclassified aircraft software and software support; 
Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) software 
support; Joint Mission Planning Software (JMPS) support; participation 
in Electronic Combat International Security Assistance Program 
(ECISAP), International Engine Management Program (IEMP), and technical 
coordination groups; other aircraft and engine hardware and software 
modifications and support; spare and repair/return parts and equipment; 
personnel training and training equipment; publications, manuals, and 
technical documentation; and other related elements of aircraft 
maintenance and program support. The total estimated value is $270 
million.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national 
security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the 
security of a NATO ally, which is an important partner for political 
stability and economic progress in Europe.
    The proposed sale will improve Greece's capability to meet current 
and future threats by providing agile logistics support to its F-16 
program, encompassing aspects of aircrew training and aircraft 
maintenance. The ability to provide this level of support to the F-16 
program will increase its inter-operability with NATO forces and 
enhance its ability to provide for security of its borders. Greece has 
demonstrated a continued commitment to modernizing its military and 
will have no difficultly absorbing this additional sustainment support 
into its armed forces.
    The proposed sale of these services will not alter the basic 
military balance in the region.
    The principal contractors for this proposed sale are L3/Harris 
International, Melbourne, Florida; Lockheed-Martin Aero Corporation, 
Fort Worth, Texas; Collins Aerospace, Charlotte, North Carolina; 
Northrop Grumman Corporation, Falls Church, Virginia; Raytheon Company, 
Waltham, Massachusetts; and Atec, Incorporated, Houston, Texas. The 
purchaser typically requests offsets. Any offset agreement will be 
defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor(s).
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor 
representatives outside the United States.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2023-05826 Filed 3-21-23; 8:45 am]
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